Chapter 105 I Want Her
Henry glanced at Seth and then thought about the people in the restaurant. Everything became
clear in an instant.
Seth is still thinking about Crystal!
Henry lowered his head and lit a cigarette. “Are you here to pick up Sophia?”
Seth chuckled lightly.
He had witnessed everything earlier.
He walked over to Henry and borrowed a lighter. After taking a puff, he smiled and said, “I was going to send Crystal back, but since you’re here, I guess I’m not needed anymore. By the way, were you on a date with that famous widow from Hawen, and Crystal happened to bump into you?”
Henry frowned. “What the hell are you talking about?”
Despite Henry being only a few years older than Seth, his authoritative position commanded respect, causing Seth to tread lightly when teasing him.
Seth remained silent and glanced at the restaurant.
After finishing a cigarette, he started softly, “Henry, I’m serious! If you’re not interested in Crystal, then let me have her.”
Henry’s fingers, which were holding the cigarette, trembled slightly.
The neon lights of the city created alternating shadows on Seth’s youthful face as he expressed his resolute desire. “I want her!”
After uttering those words, Seth swallowed hard.
Without looking back at Henry, he confidently walked into the restaurant.
Henry stood still and finished his cigarette before letting out a cynical laugh.
That brat! Hah! He has guts.
When Henry entered the restaurant, he saw Seth seated next to Sophia. Seth remained silent, watching as Sophia conversed with Crystal.
His eyes, however, betrayed his affection for Crystal.
Despite only having a physical relationship with Crystal, Henry couldn’t help but feel uneasy knowing that other men desired her.
As soon as Henry sat next to Crystal, she felt a warm breath mixed with the scent of aftershave and tobacco brush against her nose. It smelled pleasant.
“What else would you like to eat?” he asked gently.
Seth’s presence added a subtle undertone to his words.
Crystal wasn’t naive. She understood his underlying intention. Seth was her good friend, and she didn’t want to embarrass him or create a scene in front of others.
She wiped her lips with a napkin and affectionately caressed Sophia’s head.
“I need to leave now. See you the day after tomorrow!”
Clueless about the tension among the grown–ups, Sophia said gleefully, “Come early, Ms. Winters! I will practice the piano diligently.”
Crystal turned to Seth and thanked him. In response, the latter affectionately ruffled Sophia’s head and said, “Don’t mention it. I’m glad Sophia is happy.”
Crystal’s warmth still lingered on Sophia’s hair. Seth couldn’t resist savoring the sensation, his eyes narrowing slightly with a hint of pleasure.
Henry glanced at Seth before standing up to take care of the bill.
Crystal decided to let him have his way in order to preserve his dignity.
Once they were in the car, Henry rested his hands on the steering wheel and casually asked, “Why did
you attend the music concert with Sophia? What could you possibly talk about with a child?”
It was clear that Henry did not want her to contact Seth.
As her benefactor, Henry naturally expected her loyalty. However, she was unwilling to sacrifice her friend’s feelings in order to be by his side.
She replied calmly, “Henry, why can’t I have dinner with my student if you are allowed to have dinner with female clients? Besides, Seth is Sophia’s brother!”
Henry was momentarily stunned by her temper, a side of her he had never seen before.
Crystal was upset as well.
Ever since she was with Henry, he had been treating her exceptionally well, so well that she had forgotten about the nature of their relationship.
She was understanding of his late work hours, but she also realized that tonight’s overtime could have been rescheduled. The fact that he had canceled on her at the last minute only showed how little he cared for her. After all, she was merely a woman he slept with.
Indeed, there’s no need for any explanation. I’m of no importance in his life. Our relationship is nothing more than a fling, destined to fade away once he loses interest. I’m the only one who’s invested in this relationship.
“Henry, I’m serious! If you’re not interested in Crystal, then let me have her. I want her.”
If we were to part ways in the future, would she accept Seth?
Henry didn’t even feel like taking a shower. He simply lay down beside her,
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